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House GOP concedes on school bonds Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST
The state treasurer said Arizona has as little as five weeks until insolvency. The speaker of the House declared that $1 billion in program cuts are needed. Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano acknowledged the state's fiscal urgency while doing her best to tamp down panic.

Senate backs financing bill for Eloy rock n roll theme park Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:14:45 MST
The Senate on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a bill allowing public bond financing for a proposed rock n' roll theme park in Eloy but rejected efforts to make developers foot more of the bill.

Senate OKs health-care bill for businesses Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST
A bill aimed at saving a beleaguered state health-insurance program for small businesses passed the Senate on Tuesday.

Arizona weighs expanding reach of emissions testing Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:15:28 MST
Auto emissions testing, already a fact of life for residents of Arizona's two largest metro areas, may become a new requirement for a part of the state that was long regarded as rural but is now increasingly becoming urbanized.

Ariz. Legislature backs insurance mandate for autism coverage Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:25:56 MST
The bill is backed by autism support groups and hundreds of parents. It's opposed by some insurers and major business lobbies.

Legislative action on ELL funding postponed Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:17:46 MST
The House Appropriations Committee had been scheduled to consider $40 million of new funding for English Language Learning programs on Thursday.

Legislature OKs bill to freeze hiring for state Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST
Arizona faces a projected $1.2 billion revenue shortfall in the current $10.6 billion budget, with tax collections falling below expectations due to the housing industry's woes and dampened consumer confidence.

Napolitano vetoes budget freeze pushed by GOP Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST
Gov. Janet Napolitano on Tuesday rejected as ''wholly inadequate'' a proposed spending freeze that would have set aside nearly $600 million in state funding.

Governor to get bills on Arizona budget shortfall Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:31:44 MST
One of the bills would freeze money in the budget and special-purpose funds in amounts adding up to about half of the $1.2 billion shortfall projected for the $10.6 billion budget.

Arizona Senate OKs diabetes bill for schools Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:31:45 MST
The bill would allow school districts and charter schools to adopt policies and procedures for students to manage their diabetes on school grounds. That could include self-monitoring and self-administration of insulin.

Legislator butts heads with Flagstaff police on immigration Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:50:03 MST
State Rep. Russell Pearce says the Flagstaff police chief is not honoring his oath of duty because his department doesn't check the immigration status of otherwise law-abiding residents.

Legislators push for transparency on budget, spending Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:33:52 MST
Taxpayers wanting to know exactly where their money goes would need only an Internet connection to find out if some lawmakers have their way.

Ariz. lawmakers push tax breaks for solar power Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:59:42 MST
As Arizona looks to tap more of its most abundant resource, sunshine, state lawmakers want to help make that happen by creating tax breaks for power-plant builders and helping homeowners, businesses and schools convert to solar power.

Colleagues press Senate holdout on Republican budget Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:25:52 MST
Several senators said during a Senate Republican caucus Tuesday that GOP leaders should put the stalled plan to a vote to stop protecting an unidentified holdout.

Arizona senate confirms reappointment of Guard general Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:57:38 MST
Maj. Gen. David Rataczak has won Senate confirmation to another term as the Arizona National Guard's highest-ranking uniformed member.

Green lobby lauds state Democrats Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST
The League of Conservation Voters has issued its annual environmental score card for Congress, and ratings for Arizona's delegation once again break down along party lines.

State lawmakers again take up stronger law on lobbyists Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:41:10 MST
Arizona legislators are talking about their love-hate relationship with lobbyists again.

Texting-while-driving ban meets resistance Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 MST
A fatal crash involving a teenager who was text messaging while driving renewed calls for a statewide ban on the practice. But for a second year, legislation to outlaw texting while behind the wheel is languishing in the Arizona House.

House launches ethics probe of Rep. Renzi Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:35:39 MST
The panel's decision came a week after the Justice Department filed a 26-page indictment against Rick Renzi and two other men.

Half polled support marriage amendment, most reject guns in schools Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:53:05 MST
Nearly half of Arizona voters back an amendment to the state Constitution that would define marriage as being between one man and one woman, according to the latest Cronkite/Eight poll.

Legislature racks up missed votes Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST
Arizona lawmakers have one duty: to vote on legislation that comes before them. All say they take it seriously. Still, Arizona lawmakers missed hundreds of votes last year without an excuse or explanation, according to an Arizona Republic analysis of votes during the 2007 session.

Advisers to Both Fault Obama Camp Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:45:14 MST
WASHINGTON - Prominent supporters of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama on Sunday both faulted Obama's campaign for allowing a retired general and backer of the Illinois senator to equate comments by Clinton's husband _ which appeared to question Obama's patriotism _ to McCarthyism.

McCain: I Learned From Keating Five Case Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:45:14 MST
WASHINGTON - Sen. John McCain's ethics entanglement with a wealthy banker ultimately convicted of swindling investors was such a disturbing, formative experience in his political career that he compares the scandal in some ways to the five years he was tortured as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.

Obama's Church Addresses Controversy Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:45:06 MST
CHICAGO - The new pastor of Barack Obama's Chicago church said during Easter Sunday services that recent national scrutiny of the church is a test that will only make the congregation stronger.

Clinton 'Misspoke' on Bosnia Trip Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:45:20 MST
WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign said she "misspoke" last week when she said she had landed under sniper fire during a trip she took as first lady to Bosnia in March 1996. The Obama campaign suggested it was a deliberate exaggeration on Clinton's part.

Clinton: Protect Reputable Home Lenders Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:45:13 MST
PHILADELPHIA - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton proposed several remedies to the nation's home mortgage problems Monday, including one tool more often associated with Republicans than Democrats.

No Carville Apology for Judas Remark Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:45:20 MST
WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton adviser James Carville is refusing to apologize for comparing New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to Judas.

Obama Spends Down Time in Virgin Islands Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:45:13 MST
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands - Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama is spending some down time in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Today on the Presidential Campaign Trail Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:45:20 MST
IN THE HEADLINES Clinton calls for legal protections for honest mortgage lenders ... Clinton campaign says she 'misspoke' in account of Bosnia trip ... US Virgin Islands official says Obama is on the islands for a few days of 'down time' ... Clinton once eager to debate has not committed to April 19 debate in N.C.

Puerto Rico Moves Up Primary Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:45:21 MST
WASHINGTON - The Democratic Party on Monday approved Puerto Rico's proposal to scrap its caucus and hold a presidential primary on June 1.

Candidates' Advisers Fault Obama Camp Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:45:21 MST
WASHINGTON - Prominent supporters of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama on Sunday both faulted Obama's campaign for allowing a retired general and backer of the Illinois senator to equate comments by Clinton's husband _ which appeared to question Obama's patriotism _ to McCarthyism.

Police: Clinton Aide to Plead Guilty Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:45:11 MST
NASHUA, N.H. - A senior adviser to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton has agreed to plead guilty to drunken driving after the arresting officer was ordered to Iraq making a trial on a more serious charge impossible, police said Monday.

McCain Says US Succeeding in Iraq Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:45:08 MST
CHULA VISTA, Calif. - Fresh off his eighth Iraq visit, Sen. John McCain declared Monday that "we are succeeding" and said he wouldn't change course _ even as the U.S. death toll rose to 4,000 and the war entered its sixth year.

Clinton 'Misspoke' About '96 Bosnia Trip Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:45:09 MST
WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign said she "misspoke" last week when saying she had landed under sniper fire during a trip to Bosnia as first lady in March 1996. She later characterized the episode as a "misstatement" and a "minor blip."

Pa. Dems Set Enrollment Record Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:45:20 MST
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Democratic Party enrollment surged past the 4 million mark Monday, setting a state record on the last day Pennsylvanians had to register to vote in next month's presidential primary.

Obama Vacations in US Virgin Islands Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:45:09 MST
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands - Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama is spending some down time in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Senate votes send abortion bills to Napolitano Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:27:33 MST
The Legislature passed two bills Tuesday regulating abortions in Arizona one clarifying how a judge can approve an abortion for a minor and the other establishing state penalties for a controversial late-term procedure.

Clinton Would Have Left Obama's Church Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:45:11 MST
GREENSBURG, Pa. - Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday she would have left the church that Barack Obama attends if her minister had talked about America the way Obama's pastor has.

Clinton Says She Erred on Bosnia Story Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:45:11 MST
GREENSBURG, Pa. - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton says she made a mistake in claiming that she came under hostile fire when landing in Bosnia as first lady 12 years ago.

Nancy Reagan to Endorse McCain in Calif. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:45:11 MST
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Former first lady Nancy Reagan planned to endorse John McCain for president on Tuesday, as the Arizona senator continued to collect the backing of leading Republicans who might help him win over critical conservative voters.

McCain Addresses Housing Crisis Options Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:45:11 MST
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Republican John McCain on Tuesday derided government intervention to save and reward banks or small borrowers who behave irresponsibly though he offered few immediate alternatives to fixing the country's growing housing crisis.

Obama Related to Pitt, Clinton to Jolie Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:45:11 MST
BOSTON - This could make for one odd family reunion: Barack Obama is a distant cousin of actor Brad Pitt, and Hillary Rodham Clinton is related to Pitt's girlfriend, Angelina Jolie.

Clinton Tells Part of Delegate Story Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:45:12 MST
WASHINGTON - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton won't catch Sen. Barack Obama in pledged delegates won in primaries and caucuses, but she's recently said those delegates aren't really bound to Obama.

A Redux Convention for Lady of the House Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:45:12 MST
WASHINGTON - Nancy Pelosi is scrambling to quell Democratic infighting. Two states broke the rules with earlier-than-allowed primaries, and two candidates are dueling for an advantage among superdelegates who could hold the key to the nomination.

Reid: Clinton, Obama Close on Issues Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:45:11 MST
RENO, Nev. - Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are "basically the same" on every issue, so any political wounds inflicted by their competitive presidential contest should heal well before the Democrats' national convention, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday.

Obama Spends Quality Time With His Kids Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:45:13 MST
GREAT BAY, U.S. Virgin Islands - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Tuesday that he held an impromptu Easter service with his family at their beachside hotel but has spent most of his down time playing with his two daughters in the pool.

McCain: Collaborate More With Allies Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:45:06 MST
LOS ANGELES - Republican John McCain on Wednesday called for the United States to work more collegially with democratic allies and live up to its duties as a world leader, drawing a sharp contrast to the past eight years under President Bush.

Catholic Vote Critical for Dems in Pa. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:45:07 MST
SCRANTON, Pa. - Understanding Pennsylvania's rich Catholic tradition and responding to it is an article of faith for Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama as the April 22 primary looms in the still unsettled and intense Democratic presidential race.

Obama's Ex-Pastor Cancels Speeches Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:45:07 MST
HOUSTON - The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, presidential candidate Barack Obama's controversial former pastor, has canceled plans to speak at three services at a Houston church on Sunday, the church's pastor said.

Obama Worked to Fit in at Elite School Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:45:12 MST
HONOLULU - In 1971, a 10-year-old boy named Barry Obama enrolled at the private Punahou School and entered an unfamiliar world of privilege where he initially felt out of place. But he kept those feelings to himself and eventually prospered at the school.

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